Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale

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United States and Possessions, Featuring the Irwin Weinberg Inventory continued...

1867-68 Grilled Issue (Scott 79-101) continued...

Lot

Sym.

Lot Description

447

3c Rose, E., F. Grills (88, 94). Blocks of four, first large part original gum, some short perfs on one side, Very Good, second original gum, h.r., one stamp thin spot, appears Fine, scarce original-gum blocks (Image)

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9,000.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

448

10c Green, E. Grill (89). Jumbo margins and outstanding centering on bright paper, bold cork cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, a huge stamp, with 2006 P.F. certificate (XF 90 Jumbo), we wonder if the heavy cancel knocked this stamp down a grade because it certainly looks like a 95 Jumbo to us (Image)

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$ 350.00

SOLD for $650.00
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449

12c Black, E. Grill (90). Original gum, three wide margins, perfs clear of design at top, sharp impression, Fine, with 1997 P.S.E. certificate (Image)

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$ 4,750.00

SOLD for $700.00
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450

15c Black, E. Grill (91). Slightly disturbed original gum, clearly-defined grill, intense shade, nearly Fine and scarce, with 1995 P.F. certificate as "previously hinged" (Image)

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$ 12,500.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

451

2c Black, F. Grill (93). Irregular block of 26 with part imprint and "Plate." at bottom, natural s.e. at right, original gum, few h.r., scattered toned spots and some expected perf separations, few other small flaws, Very Good-Fine appearing block ranking among the largest known multiples, also very rare with the part imprint and "Plate.", Scott Retail as five blocks of four and three pairs without premium for the position (Image)

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$ 15,850.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
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452

5c Brown, F. Grill (95). Original gum, clear grill, centered to left, crease and tiny pinhole, otherwise Very Good (Image)

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$ 3,500.00

SOLD for $225.00
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453°

10c Yellow Green, F. Grill, Thin Paper (96 var). Unused (no gum), deep rich color, beautiful centering with wide and balanced margins

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 10-CENT F GRILL ON THIN PAPER, WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED IN ANY CATEGORY.

With 1979 P.F. and 2012 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98; SMQ $3,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded in any category and the only example to achieve this grade. The next highest no-gum grade is 85J. Collectors holding out for a superb grade original-gum example may be in for a very long wait -- the highest original-gum grade awarded by P.S.E. is Fine 70. Scott Retail as normal Scott 96 without gum (Image)

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$ 900.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
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454

12c Black, F. Grill (97). Original gum, attractive margins and centering, intense shade, Very Fine, with 1983 and 2006 P.F. certificates (Image)

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$ 3,000.00

SOLD for $850.00
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455°

15c Black, F. Grill (98). Mint N.H., bright shade and proof-like impression, perfectly-defined grill, well-centered with nicely balanced margins

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN INCREDIBLY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 15-CENT F GRILL. THIS IS ONLY THE SECOND WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED, EITHER AS A SINGLE OR AS PART OF A MULTIPLE. A FANTASTIC RARITY.

Most blocks of the grilled issues with sound and centered stamps have been broken to feed collector demand for singles. Despite this fact, we have encountered only one other Mint N.H. single of the 15c F Grill since keeping computerized records more than 23 years ago (ex Odeneal, Sale 941, lot 1054). In addition to the stamp offered here, the P.S.E. Population Report lists only one other Mint N.H. example, graded Fine 70. This sound example with Very Fine centering is a great United States classic rarity.

With 2016 P.S.E. certificate (VF 80; unpriced in SMQ as Mint N.H.). (Image)

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E. $ 20,000-25,000

CLOSED
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456

15c Black, F. Grill (98). Original gum, small h.r., centered to right with wide top and left margins, fresh and Fine, scarce in sound condition with original gum, with 2001 P.F. certificate (Image)

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$ 4,250.00

CLOSED
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457

24c Gray Lilac, F. Grill (99). Unused (no gum), fresh color, centered to bottom left, Very Good, a scarce stamp in sound unused condition, with 2000 A.P.S. certificate (Image)

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$ 3,250.00

SOLD for $375.00
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